I have a baby in my care. Last day in my care Nov 18 with me. Has had a cold and phlem in his chest for a month now. Mom refuses to get him checked out assuming he may have asthma. This morning she drops off and says he has another cold and is coughing really bad. I mention taking him to get checked as its been ongoing etc. She saya its may be croup. This baby is coughing a lot. What should I do? She refuses to get him checked out because she knows if its a chest infection or croup he has to stay home. But I have my own daughter to worry about here. Thoughts? I cant make her take him in but at the same time... when is enough enough of an ongoing chest cold and awful cough? I assume its croup myself too or at the least he needs antibiotics.